A state-of-the-art review of discrete element method for asphalt mixtures: Model generation methods, contact constitutive models and application directions

B Xue, Y Que, J Pei, X Ma, D Wang, Y Yuan… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Asphalt mixture is a typical granular material, and its macroscopic properties are closely
related to the interaction behavior of aggregate particles at the micro scales. Discrete …

Characterization on the mesostructural distribution of asphalt mixtures via digital image processing and relation to macroscopic performances

X Gong, Y Jiang, S Ou, G Qian, Z Liu - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The distribution characteristics of the mesostructure of asphalt mixtures have an important
influence on the macroscopic performance of asphalt mixtures. In this study, by means of …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the roles of numerical simulations and machine learning in multiscale paving materials analysis: Applications, challenges, best practices

M Khadijeh, C Kasbergen, S Erkens… - Computer Methods in …, 2025 - Elsevier
The complex structure of bituminous mixtures ranging from nanoscale binder components to
macroscale pavement performance requires a comprehensive approach to material …

Investigation of asphalt mixture permanent deformation based on three-dimensional discrete element method

H Wang, Z Zhou, W Huang, X Dong - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The permanent deformation (especially rutting) is one of the most common failure of asphalt
pavement, which seriously undermines the quality of highway service and is prone to induce …

Evaluation of internal pore structure of porous asphalt concrete based on laboratory testing and discrete-element modeling

J Zhu, T Ma, Z Lin, J Xu, X Qiu - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Permeable pavement constructed with porous asphalt concrete has been more widely used
due to its environmental significance (reducing stormwater runoff, recuing traffic noise) and …

3D Virtual reconstruction of asphalt mixture microstructure based on rigid body dynamic simulation

D Han, Y **, Y **e, Z Li, Y Zhao - International Journal of Pavement …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This paper presents a virtual generation method for the heterogeneous microstructure of
asphalt mixtures. The coarse aggregates used in the digital asphalt mixture were derived …

Mesoscopic creep mechanism of asphalt mixture based on discrete element method

H Wang, W Huang, J Cheng, G Ye - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In order to investigate creep mechanism of asphalt mixtures from the mesoscopic level, a
virtual dynamic creep test of asphalt mixture was conducted with two-dimensional discrete …

Effect of aggregate structure on load-carrying capacity and deformation resistance of porous asphalt concrete based on discrete-element modelling

J Zhu, T Ma, Z Lin, H Zhu - International Journal of Pavement …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Porous asphalt concrete (PAC) constitutes large air voids and coarse aggregate, forming a
unique aggregate structure. The open pore structure is advantageous in creating space for …

Influence of aggregate motion related to rutting depth of asphalt mixture based on intelligent aggregate and DEM

F Gong, R Deng, Q Wang, J Bai… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
With the use of intelligent aggregate (IA) and discrete element method (DEM), a method was
proposed to predict the influence of aggregate motion on the rutting depth in asphalt …

Effect of Skeleton Networks on the Bearing Capacity of Large Stone Porous Asphalt Mixes Using the Discrete Element Method

Z Li, D Han, Y **e, B Liu, Y Zhao - Journal of Materials in Civil …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Large stone porous asphalt mixes (LSPMs) have the characteristics of large gaps, large
content of coarse aggregate, and large particle size of coarse aggregate. Compared with the …